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This Popular Delco Spot Made List of PA’s 10 Best Milkshakes
Milkshakes are available on most menus in Pennsylvania, but it takes real skill to create a truly great one, writes PhillyBite Magazine. So it might surprise people to know that a famous place in Delaware County known for its made-to-order burgers also makes a mean shake. Charlie’s Hamburgers in Folsom made PhillyBite Magazine’s list of…
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A Delco Icon Continues to Make Best Burger Lists in the Region
It’s always burger season and three food and restaurant columnists from The Philadelphia Inquirer have come up with the 17 best places to get burgers in the region. One Delaware County spot continues to make their list. Regional knowledge and local experts were used to draw up the list, emphasizing geographic and cultural diversity, writes…
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Tired of Renting, Folsom Home Makes Suburbia Permanent for Family
A former city couple has made life in the suburbs permanent with a home in Folsom, writes Abigail Covington for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Liz Green, 42, and Adam Rzepka, 40, now own a 1,499 square-foot 1910 craftsman home with three bedrooms and one bath. “We’ve been city people for such a long time,” Green said.…
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DCCC Police Academy Graduates Largest Class in Its History
Sixty-one new police officers graduated from Delaware County Community College’s (DCCC) Municipal Police Academy on Thursday, Jun. 12, during a ceremony held at Ridley High School in Folsom. The graduation class included 13 newly hired officers for the Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority (SEPTA), nine Chester County Sheriff’s Office officers, four Chester City officers, three Drexel…
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Caffeinato Deli and Panini brings European touch to Folsom neighborhood
European culture has come to a corner of Folsom through the father and son business of Caffeinato Deli and Panini, writes Peg DeGrassa for the Daily Times. Khalil and Elias Yaacoub run the shop, which opened quietly last fall. The business offers fresh food daily right in the neighborhood. “In Europe, this is what we…
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Tanglewood Fire and Smoke: Another Option for Delaware County BBQ
If you’re looking for another version of Delaware County BBQ, you might want to check out Tanglewood Fire and Smoke, which is open at 148 Morton Ave in Folsom, writes Eric Henderson for PhillyBite Magazine. The restaurant group was founded in 2021 by Jeffrey Ebert, a Walnut Hill College culinary program graduate. Ebert is a…
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Ukrainian Couple Bring Taste of Europe to Their Folsom Bakery
Raisa and Illya Zayarchenko live in Folsom, but they’ve traveled the world visiting the small cafes that dot the streets of European towns. Now they’ve brought that experience home at the Ardour Bakery and Coffee at 119 E. Sellers Ave., writes Peg DeGrassa for the Daily Times. “We’ve always had a dream to own our…
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Ridley High Grad Worked the Ice for the Flyers. Now You’ll Find Him in Anaheim
It was a homecoming event recently for Folsom native Kevin Diamond Jr. when the Philadelphia Flyers took on the Anaheim Ducks, writes Jordan Hall for NBC Sports. Diamond now lives in Newport Beach, California, and he happens to be ice operations manager at the Honda Center for the Ducks, where the game took place. Diamond…
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Clothes Quarters in Folsom Looking Busy Again as Kids Go Back to Class
On a recent visit to Clothes Quarters in Folsom, workers were putting together aprons for cafeteria staff at an unnamed Delaware County high school, reports Katherine Scott for 6abc.com. Clothes Quarters, which has sold school uniforms since 1960, is stocked and ready to go for the new school season. “It’s been two years. Everyone’s grown…
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An Old Delco Friend Makes Philadelphia Inquirer List of Best Philly Burgers
So The Philadelphia Inquirer’s restaurant staff writers got together and decided where the best burgers in Philly are. We’re talking Jillian Wilson, Craig LaBan and Michael Klein. Despite their best efforts to keep it in the city, one 80-plus-year Delaware County burger joint had to be on the list. Charlie’s Hamburgers in Folsom. The writers…
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Delco Steaks Bring New Business to Vacant Charlie’s Hamburgers Building
Delco Steaks in Broomall is opening a second location at the former Charlie’s Hamburgers site in Folsom, which will also include “Delco Land Mini Golf” behind the new steak shop at 336 Kedron Ave., writes Peg DeGrass for DailyTimes. The new shop and golf course will open in April. Charlies Hamburgers operated for 33 years…
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Ridley High Grad Directs First Movie That Aired Friday on Lifetime
A 1996 Ridley High graduate has directed her first film for the Lifetime Movie Network, writes Peg DeGrassa for the Daily Times. Marguerite Henry, CEO and founder of Ray of Light Entertainment, directed “His Killer Fan” which aired Friday on Lifetime. “His Killer Fan” starred Ryan Cooper (“Eye Candy,” “Confess”), Brooke Butler (“Ozark,” “Killer Dream…
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Artist Couldn’t Find Any Black Figurines, So He Just Made Them Himself
It started in 2008 after his wife purchased a 12-inch figurine of Heath Ledger’s Joker from the “Dark Knight” at Comic Universe in Folsom, writes Brandon T. Harden forThe Philadelphia Inquirer. Philadelphia artist Acori Honzo studied the figurine and started collecting them. But he wanted to include Black characters and celebrities in his collection. The…
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Havertown’s Carl’s Collectibles Tracks 2020 Baseball Cards in Chaos of an Unknown Season
The up-in-the-air baseball schedule for 2020 is also wreaking havoc in the baseball collectibles market, writes Jack McCaffery for pottsmerc.com. “People have asked me if 2020 cards are going to be worth anything because of the season or because of no season, said Carl Henderson of Carl’s Collectibles in Havertown. Cards are actually tough to…
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Italian Family With Roots in Folsom Opens Santino’s Tap & Table Restaurant
A Delaware County family is keeping their local roots in Folsom, sharing their Italian recipes at a new restaurant, Santino’s Tap & Table, reports Victoria Woodill for Taste With Tori at Philadelphia.cbslocal.com. “I grew up here. My family’s from here. We’ve been doing this a long time and I want you to feel like I…
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CVS Unveils New HealthHUBs With a Focus on Personal Health at Newtown Square, Folsom Stores
CVS has unveiled a new healthcare model, the HealthHUB, that provide personalized, community-based health services, writes John George for Philadelphia Business Journal. They are part of 13 created in the Philly area and South Jersey. “The purpose of this model is to put patients at the center of their care,” said Anthony Riccardo, CVS regional…
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Get Your Tickets Now for the Nov. 7 Senior Community Services Awards Gala
Tickets are still available for Senior Community Services’ first-ever Awards Gala Thursday, Nov. 7, 6 to 10 p.m., at the Springfield Country Club. The night begins with a cocktail hour, giving attendees a chance to survey items in the silent auction. Dinner will be served at 7 p.m., followed by an awards presentation honoring three…
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Tickets On Sale Now for Senior Community Services Nov. 7 Awards Gala
Tickets and sponsorships are available now for Senior Community Services’ Inaugural Awards Gala Thursday, Nov. 7, beginning 6 p.m., at the Springfield Country Club, 400 W. Sproul Rd, Springfield. The Gala will recognize three prominent figures within the Delaware County aging services community. The evening begins with a cocktail hour at 6 p.m., where guests…
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